Patient Care Tech Critical Care casual
Core
Assists with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in a critical care setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Critical Care)
Builds
Patient care services for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic Life Support certification, patient vital signs collection, specimen collection, 12-lead EKG performance, catheter care, oral suctioning, patient ambulation and positioning, sterile technique, fall protocol implementation, emergency measures
Preferred skills
1 year of clinical experience
Technologies
Yankers catheter, assistive devices, traction sets
Responsibilities
Collects and records vital signs; Administers care including bathing, catheter care, and oral hygiene; Performs 12-lead EKG and oral suctioning; Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; Implements fall protocols and restraints; Maintains clean and orderly unit; Documents technical skills in medical record; Responds to patient signals immediately.